How to properly feed parrots

Proper, balanced nutrition of a parrot is the key to its health and long life. When choosing food for feeding, it is imperative to know what you can feed the bird so as not to harm it.

Of course, if you go to a pet store, you will be advised on the choice of food, but you need to know about the benefits and harms of products for these birds. The main diet should include: grain feed, greens or germinated feed, vegetables, fruits, cereals, water and juices, branch feed.

Hard food

Grain feed must be present in the daily diet – this is the basic component of the parrot’s nutrition. It is important that the feeder is always in the required amount in the feeder, the feeder should not be left empty. Pet stores have a wide range of grain mixtures, the choice of which should depend on the type of parrot.

germinated food

Sprouted food is fortified and has a positive effect on the activity of the bird’s body.

Fruit

From fruits, apricots, apples, plums, pears and the like are useful for them. From vegetables – carrots, pumpkin, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers. Bones from these products must be removed. They are served raw.

branch feed

Branch feed is also necessary, thanks to it the bird is provided with fiber and the trace elements it needs. It can be branches of birch, hazel, alder, cherry, willow, aspen, linden, maple, apple tree. Before giving the branches to the bird, pour boiling water over them.

Porridge normalizes metabolism in parrots. You need to boil it in water, without adding sugar and salt. Your pet should have fresh water every day. You can also make freshly squeezed juices from permitted fruits.

And the last recommendation: it is important not only to feed the pet correctly, but also in the required amount, without overfeeding it, in order to avoid excess weight.